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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) condemned a recent sanction by the Indonesian government against Israel’s national gymnastics team.
The Indonesian government denied Israelis visas to enter the country for the upcoming 53rd FIG World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, which began on Sunday.
“The IOC’s principled position is very clear: all eligible athletes, teams and sports officials must be able to participate in international sporting competitions and events without any discrimination by the host country, in accordance with the Olympic Charter and the fundamental principles of non-discrimination, autonomy and political neutrality that govern the Olympic Movement,” the IOC statement reads.
Silver medalists from Team Israel celebrate on the podium during the medal ceremony of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Group all-around final at the Paris Games at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
“It is therefore the direct responsibility of the host country, the organizer and the sports organizations directly concerned to ensure that this principle is fully respected and that all necessary guarantees are provided in advance by the relevant authorities of the host country.”
The IOC also stated that its officials will discuss the specific situation in Indonesia at their next meeting.
“Sport must remain a safe space for athletes to fulfill their dreams; and athletes must not be held responsible for political decisions,” the statement reads.
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Indonesia said it would not grant visas to Team Israel because of the war in Gaza. Then, on Tuesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected Israel’s request to intervene.
The Israel Gymnastics Federation (IGF) issued a statement addressing the sanction.
“The rules are clear and Indonesia’s actions constitute a flagrant violation of them. It is inconceivable that a country can ban another nation from competing in a World Championship while the governing bodies stand by,” the statement read, via the BBC.
“This decision undermines the very foundations of sport and fair competition, and deals a severe blow to the morale of the gymnasts and staff who have worked tirelessly to reach this moment.”
Previously, Indonesia was stripped of its right to host the U-20 soccer World Cup when the governor of Bali refused to host the Israeli team in a match.
Now, Indonesia’s latest sanction against the IGF is just the latest example of the restrictions imposed on Israel’s sports teams and fans in recent months.
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Team Israel competes during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around final at the Paris Games at the Porte de La Chapelle stadium on August 10, 2024 in Paris. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
He israeli prime minister The Tech cycling team has been excluded from an upcoming race in Italy, the Giro dell’Emilia, scheduled for October 4, due to possible disruptions. Pro-Palestinian protests.
The UEFA Europa League, Europe’s largest football body, was reported to be moving towards a vote to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza in September.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that no action would be taken against the team on October 3. He reportedly later met privately at FIFA headquarters with the head of the Palestinian soccer federation, Jibril Rajoub, and praised his organization “for its resilience at this time,” according to The Associated Press.
Meanwhile, fans of Israeli teams have also been banned from recent major events.
Fans of the israeli The Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team is banned from attending a Europa League match in Birmingham, England, on Nov. 6 for security reasons, after the team’s fans were attacked in Amsterdam at a match against Ajax last fall.
President donald trump He oversaw the historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last week.
As part of the ceasefire, Hamas released the remaining 20 live hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
